Shiloh Baptist Church (Sacramento, California)

Shiloh Baptist Church
Location3552 7th Ave.,
Sacramento, California
Coordinates38°32′40.2″N 121°28′06.2″W / 38.544500°N 121.468389°W / 38.544500; -121.468389
Area3.08 acres (1.25 ha)
Built1958-1963
ArchitectJames C. Dodd
Architectural styleMid-century Modern
NRHP reference No.12000376[1]
Added to NRHPJuly 3, 2012

The Shiloh Baptist Church, located in Sacramento, California is a historic African American Baptist church built between 1958 and 1963. Designed by James C. Dodd, Sacramento's first African-American licensed architect and built primarily by Reverend Willie P. Cooke, pastor of Shiloh.[2] It served as the focal point for the African-American community of Sacramento's Oak Park neighborhood, and was constructed by the congregation.[2]

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References

  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Report to PRESERVATION COMMISSION City of Sacramento".